Hon. Charles Umehai was appointed Deputy Minister for Energy at the Ministry of Mines and Energy in February 2024 by H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr.

He brings over 24 years of experience in exploration geology, mining, environment and energy facilities planning. Before his appointment, he served as Principal Geoscientist for BHP Billiton West Africa, and as Superintendent for Quality Control and acting Head of Technical Services at ArcelorMittal Liberia. He has also worked in Guinea on the Mt. Nimba project and started the Dieke Iron Ore project there.

He holds a Master of Science in Regional Planning from the University of Liberia, a bachelor's degree in Geology from Delta State University, Nigeria, a certificate in power facilities planning and training from China, and several other professional certificates. He is committed to national efforts to ensure affordable, reliable and sustainable energy for all Liberians, and to increasing private-sector participation in Liberia's energy sector.